Bill Summary
HB 771 Direct Filing of an Information (2021 Session)
Direct Filing of an Information: Prohibits child who has been transferred to adult court for criminal prosecution pursuant to direct file from being held in adult jail before hearing; removes references to state attorney's discretion; revises discretionary direct file criteria; requires court to advise child & his or her parent or guardian of child's right to certain due process evidentiary hearing; authorizes child or child's parent or guardian to request hearing; requires judge to conduct hearing within certain timeframe & consider specified information & factors; authorizes judge to consider certain reports; provides for continued jurisdiction; requires adult court to make certain findings; authorizes review. Effective Date: July 1, 2021
02/04/21
HOUSE
Filed
02/18/21
HOUSE
Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
02/18/21
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Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
03/22/21
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Bill to be Discussed During the Office of EDR`s Criminal Justice Impact Conference, 03/24/21, 10:00 am, 117 K (No Votes Will Be Taken)
04/30/21
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Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
No amendments to this bill text filed.
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